Caroga Lakes Area Boat Launches

The following designations are used to indicate the agency that operates a particular boat launch site. Boaters should expect to pay a day use fee for launches within a DEC Campground during the camping season.

(D) - DEC

(P) - Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation

(C) - Canal Corporation

The following definitions will assist you in determining if a particular site will accommodate your boat:

Beach launch--no float-off or float-on trailered boat capability. Sites will accommodate the approach to the water's edge of small and light trailered boats. Boat may then be pushed on or off trailer. Usually shallow areas.

Hand launch--no trailer capacity. Boats must be hand carried to the water.

Note: Boaters and Anglers, please remember that you can help prevent the spread of unwanted aquatic plant and animal species by following these guidelines:

Remove all mud and aquatic plants from all gear, boats, motors and trailers before departing from your fishing location

Drain all water including bilges, live wells, and bait tanks before departing from your fishing location

Do not transport fish from one body of water to another

Do not release unused bait into a body of water

Do not dispose of fish carcasses or by-products in any body of water

East Caroga Lake : (D) - Fulton County, Campground. On Route 29A, nine miles northwest of the City of Gloversville. Beach launch. Parking for 15 cars and trailers.

West Lake : (D) - Fulton County. Off Route 10, 1 mile south of the intersection of Routes 29A and 10 on the Point Breeze Road. Hard surface ramp. Parking for 15 cars and trailers.